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Article: Desert beauty awaits tourists in Palm Springs; former Hollywood oasis offers Jewish appeal, too.(TRAVEL)
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- The Jewish Advocate (Boston, MA)
- Article date:
- February 6, 2009
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FRANK SINATRA, DINAH Shore, Gene Autry and the Rat Pack may all be gone, but their memory is kept alive by Palm Springs streets bearing their names. In its heyday, Palm Springs was where Hollywood stars and movie moguls came to relax for a weekend or short holiday away from the hustle and bustle of nearby Los Angeles.
Today, the city's architecture still has a timeless, retro quality, but its hotels and restaurants now attract younger, trendier crowds that come for the spectacular scenery, the exquisitely manicured golf courses and the glamorous atmosphere. The city is located 114 miles (a two hour drive) from Los Angeles in the Upper Colorado Desert just east of ...